Author Archives: Kate

If you’re under 30, buying a home might sound like a far-fetched dream: Fewer people between ages 25 to 34 are buying homes now compared to older generations at that age, according to a July 2018 report from the Urban Institute. And if you’re dealing with student loan debt, you might find yourself feeling particularly […]

Who doesn’t love browsing for a dream home using an app? In just a few taps, you’re imagining your life via the professional photos of beautifully staged rooms. However, you could you be glancing over details that are potential dealbreakers. We asked a few Realtors for a list of things a buyer should never overlook […]

Should you wait until you’ve got a wedding ring on your finger to sign those closing documents? Absolutely not, say real estate and financial experts. By Brittany Anas | February 9, 2019 Lots of singles are buying homes. According to a recent analysis from LendingTree, on average, single women own around 22 percent of homes in the […]

According to a 2015 Urban Institute report, delayed marriage and student loan debt are the biggest factors holding millennials back from buying homes. But though the path to homeownership is rocky, many millennials still want that “American Dream.” By Brittany Anas | January 23, 2019 How I bought my first home: DiTullio and her fiancé live […]

Akin to buying homes that have slipped into foreclosure, investing in properties previously owned by hoarders can be a creative way for millennials to achieve homeownership in a challenging housing market. By Brittany Anas | December 6, 2018 If you do want to seek one out, there are a few terms to look for. Hoarding […]

“Sometimes simplifying your mission or message is important for business – but it’s also okay to be smart in your clarity, and if that unnerves someone, so be it.” By Boston Business Women | November 7, 2018   WERE YOU BORN AND RAISED IN BOSTON? IF NOT, WHAT BROUGHT YOU HERE? I was born and […]

Check out scenes from the October 18, 2018, event at Cradles 2 Crayons in Allston. By Julia Kacmarek | November 1, 2018   On October 18, 2018, the Alliance for Business Leadership had their annual Give Back Awards. This year’s awards were held at Cradles 2 Crayons in Allston. Rather than a typical gala awards […]

With friends and family coming to me for homeownership tips, I decided to brush up. Here’s what I learned — both from the experts and from experience — that every new homeowner should keep top of mind. By Ari Bendersky | October 22, 2018   Be strategic about renovations The younger you are, the more […]

Every Sunday you drive through the same historical neighborhood, slowing down at your favorite grand old Victorian with gingerbread trim, imaging what life would be like living there. But today you notice a For Sale sign in the yard. Could this historic beauty finally be a reality for you? By Lisa Marie Conklin | September […]

Based in Boston, Kate Ziegler is a property manager, Realtor, real estate investor, and owner of a design firm. In this episode of Creatives Crushing Anxiety we talk about how she balances her full-time job and her businesses, how she and her husband make running a business together work, and how she keeps things in […]